University of North Carolina School of the Arts
University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a public four-year school in Winston Salem, NC, with its campus in a city. It was founded in 1963[1]. It has about 945 undergraduates[5].
Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard- 1963Founded
- 2026Today
Academics
Costs
What a year at University of North Carolina School of the Arts costs in 2026-27, for non-resident students and for in-state students[2].
Where the money goes
$19,462 more a year than an in-state student[2]
In-state figures are for U.S. residents, 2026-27. They are not what an international student pays.
Help paying, for students from abroad
As described by the school. Monthly and four-year figures are our own arithmetic from the yearly total.
Housing and food
The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.
Scorecard averages · reference only
These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.
Getting in
When to apply
Your application checklist
Scores in detail
What the school asks for, and where its students land.
English test
Stated as a minimum[4]
TOEFL iBT (incl. Home), IELTS Academic, DET; TOEFL scale not stated. Alt: SAT ERW 540/ACT ELA 21 with 3+ yrs US high school and 2.75 GPA.
Waiver or exemption: Transfer applicants with associate degree or 60+ US semester credits (2.75+ GPA) may waive.
TOEFL iBT moved to a 1–6 scale for tests taken from 21 January 2026.
SAT and ACT
You do not have to send one. If you do, the gold bar shows where the middle half of enrolled students land.
Extra steps for students from abroad
How many get in
Living in Winston Salem
Clubs, sports and activities
For information only. Confirm every figure with the school before you make decisions.